Feminine Fusion

Series produced by WCNY

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Feminine Fusion is a free weekly 1-hour radio program that highlights the influence of women in classical music. These are the women throughout history and into the present day who create, perform, and inspire. Composer/announcer Diane Jones of WCNY-FM in Syracuse, NY is your host, and every week showcases some of these remarkable women.

Feminine Fusion is a free weekly 1-hour radio program that highlights the influence of women in classical music. These are the women throughout history and into the present day who create, perform, and inspire. Diane Jones of WCNY-FM in Syracuse, NY is your host, showcasing these remarkable women every week.

Each episode centers around a broad theme, and feature composers, conductors, performers, or teachers. The music presented spans the centuries, from Kassia to Pulitzer Prize-winner Du Yun, with host Diane Jones providing background and insight into the music and individuals you'll hear.

In addition to hosting Feminine Fusion, Diane Jones is the live mid-day host every Monday through Friday on WCNY-FM in Syracuse. She is also a composer, receiving a Billy Joel Fellowship to complete her Masters of Music in Composition. She can be found on stage as well, playing Brazilian drums or her contrabass flute, and hosting pre-show talks with Syracuse Opera. All of this brings a personal touch to her shows.

The program is NPR news compatible. Listeners may contact her at Diane.Jones@wcny.org.
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Feminine Fusion is a free weekly 1-hour radio program that highlights the influence of women in classical music. These are the women throughout history and into the present day who create, perform, and inspire. Diane Jones of WCNY-FM in Syracuse, NY is your host, showcasing these remarkable women every week.Each episode centers around a broad theme, and feature composers, conductors, performers, or teachers. The music presented spans the centuries, from Kassia to Pulitzer Prize-winner Du Yun, with host Diane Jones providing background and insight into the music and individuals you'll hear. In addition to hosting Feminine Fusion, Diane Jones is the live mid-day host every Monday through Friday on WCNY-FM in Syracuse. She is also a composer, receiving a Billy Joel Fellowship to... Show full description


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We end our trip around the globe with music from women working in the US. Let's come home!

  • Added: Mar 26, 2021
  • Length: 58:31
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Let’s head to Europe, where the music we call “Classical” originated. From the familiar to the brand new, this is music from women throughout Euro...

  • Added: Mar 19, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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Our trip around the globe continues as we look East to Asia, and the blend of Eastern and Western music.

  • Added: Mar 12, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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We continue on our trek around the world, with music from the Southern Hemisphere - including music from Antarctica!

  • Added: Mar 05, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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Feminine Fusion is travelling the world – virtually. Over the next several weeks, we’ll listen to classical music from countries across the globe....

  • Added: Feb 26, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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These remarkable women have worked to overcome both gender and racial bias in order to give voice to their music. Their names may not be familiar,...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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Never underestimate the power of women working together! This week we’ll take a listen to performances from all-female ensembles. From small grou...

  • Added: Feb 12, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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She wrote operas and Masses, solos and chamber works. She counted Tchaikovsky & Dvorak among her friends. And she led women in song from her pris...

  • Added: Feb 05, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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Conductors, educators, artistic directors – these are women of color who are leaders in the classical music world. We’ll share some of their music...

  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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This week, pairing women's music with women's poetry, from Emily Dickinson and Maya Angelou, to Margaret Bonds and Jennifer HIgdon.

  • Added: Jan 21, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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Get ready for another Patchwork Quilt episode! What’s the thread that ties it all together? Just great music from outstanding women who are compo...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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Let's sound the horns! This week, compositions and performances from women featuring the brass. Solos and chamber works abound.

  • Added: Jan 08, 2021
  • Length: 58:30
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Few people set out to be a groundbreaker. But when they break down a barrier, their influence becomes far-reaching. The women on today's program ...

  • Added: Jan 01, 2021
  • Length: 58:29
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This week on Feminine Fusion, some elemental opposites. We’ll hear performances and works by women inspired by Fire and Ice.

  • Added: Dec 25, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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Munia Khan writes - “We wait for the new year to appear to us like the hopeful sun bringing aspiring light to an eager world.” Well, the new yea...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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"People say that the soul, on hearing the song of creation, entered the body, but in reality the soul itself was the song." - 14th Century Sufi poe...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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To paraphrase Lennon and McCartney - One Two Three Four - Can I have a little more women’s music? This week women performing as soloist, duo, trio...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Time for another Patchwork Quilt episode. There's no special theme to tie the works together, just the opportunity to share performances or works ...

  • Added: Nov 27, 2020
  • Length: 58:30
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Once again, we highlight performances from women of color in Classical Music. As Marian Anderson said, "I want [the audience] to see my soul. And...

  • Added: Nov 20, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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Maya Angelou said, “I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” This week, music of home and hearth, works that were...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2020
  • Length: 58:29